Sample: Apprentice Written Test

Sample: Apprentice Written TestThe objective of this sample test is to help competitors understand the types ofquestions that may be seen on the written test portion of the apprenticecompetition. Do not use this sample test as your only tool for preparation.1. Electrical equipment and lines shall always be considered “live” unless they arepositively known to be dead by testing and grounding.a. Trueb. False2. Rubber insulating gloves should be electrically tested before first issue and every_______ thereafter.a. 1 monthb. 3 monthsc. 6 monthsd. 12 monthse. None of the above3. A Lineman shall inspect and air test his rubber gloves:a. Once a monthb. Every six monthsc. Only if damage is suspectedd. Before each days usee. None of the above4. Which one of the following is not a proper form of Ohm’s law?a. E = I x Rb. I = E / Rc. R = I / Ed. E = R x Ie. None of the above5. The definition of primary voltage is “any electrical circuit that normally operates atmore than _____ volts.”a. 400b. 600c. 800d. 1000e. None of the above6. When using a straight ladder, it shall be placed so that the distance between thebottom of the ladder and the supporting point is approximately ____ of the ladderlength between supports.a. 1/8b. 1/4c. 2/3d. It depends on the type of structurePage 1 of 2

Sample: Apprentice Written TestThe objective of this sample test is to help competitors understand the types ofquestions that may be seen on the written test portion of the apprenticecompetition. Do not use this sample test as your only tool for preparation.7. Ear protection must be worn when exposed to noise of ____ dBA (decibels) formore than 8 hours.a. 85b. 90c. 95d. 100e. None of the above8. After a severe accident where there is significant bleeding, a person can bleed todeath in a very short time—less than ____ minute.a. 7b. 5c. 2d. 1e. None of the above9. The primary leads of a distribution transformer shall be considered energized atfull voltage until both the primary and secondary leads have been disconnectedor it has been definitely determined that the secondary circuit to which it isattached is grounded.a. Trueb. Falsec. Sometimes10. Gaffs on climbers shall be kept within safe length limits, properly shaped andsharp. Minimum length is ____.a. 3/4 of a inchb. 1 inchc. 1 1/4 inchd. 1 1/2 inche. None of the abovePage 2 of 2